Expert panel: Parenting

Most women find their breasts have returned to a pre-pregnancy size by around 4-6 weeks after weaning. But like you're saying this depends on a num...

Hi, Your query ran out before the end of the email so I'm not really clear about your question. However, I'm thinking it probably relates to the ag...

This sounds like a normal developmental phase of your toddler wanting to exert a little independence and control which is normal and very age appro...

Kids, like adults have their own personality and temperament and it's very hard to force relationships on them. The age difference may be making a ...

No, but it does sound as if you are struggling and for this reason, a check with your GP is essential. You may be depressed and if so, need support...

She may be small because of her genetics - the influence of both parents plays a role. But also pre-birth factors such as the pregnancy and birth a...

It's hard to say, emotional meltdowns are not unusual and they often happen when parents are stressed, need to be in a dozen other places and just ...

This can vary between women, it can take up to six months before breasts return to their pre lactation size, but in terms of shape there is general...

Your question can only be answered by someone qualified to practice law and give you specific family law advice. There are too many variables and i...

Hi, I'm not aware of any specific books regarding time management skills but I have just read a great book called The One Thing by Gary Keller with...

The trick is to try to keep them dry, you did the right thing by throwing out the duck. Sometimes putting toys through the dishwasher every so ofte...

If you are worried about her speech and language development you need firstly to have her hearing checked. You can get a referral to an audiologist...

Perhaps it's the amount and type of solids he's having? If he's drinking a lot of milk and then filling up on solids he's likely to have a gut ache...

There can be a delay of a couple of years between day and night time toilet training. Boys tend to be a bit slower than girls and there is a very s...

I can well remember feeling this way when my kids were little and being worried that it was a sign that forever more, their dad would be the number...

Hi, Not that I'm aware of. But I do know that mums of multiples tend to stock up on supplies when there are good specials on so there's some cost s...

Hi, Thanks for your question. At 14 months her ability to be toilet trained is very limited. She is simply too young and her nervous system too imm...

A check up with your GP may be useful. Perhaps a hearing test and even a vision test would help to rule out any medical or behavioural issues she's...

It could be just related to his temperament and personality, although he shares the same DNA as his brothers he's still a unique little person. Per...

This can be very normal and common with toddlers. Being scared of the "letting go" sensation when pooing, hearing the drop into the toilet and just...

When you say cow's milk do you mean straight cow's milk from the bottle or cow's milk derived formula? If you're giving him plain cow's milk this w...

Perhaps this is just a stage for her, frustration and an inability to control the world to her own liking causes her to have emotional meltdowns. T...

At nine months of age, he does not and cannot understand that from a socially appropriate view, hitting others is not ok. This behaviour is probabl...

This is almost surely a developmental stage and she's learning how to dress and undress herself and in the process gain some attention. You need to...

You need to speak with him about this, in a calm way. Leaving her in the car is not a safe practice and although he probably felt that he didn't wa...

I'm sorry, I'm unable to help you. I'm sure if you do a Google search you will come up with some lovely ideas. Cheers Jane

I think for her medical issues you need to follow the guidance of her doctor, perhaps a referral to a paediatrician would be useful. Is her hearing...

I'm sorry, I've never heard of black mastitis. I'm wondering why you need treatment for it or do you mean she does? Mastitis can be complex to clea...

You would be best off to speak with a pharmacist. There are anti-itch remedies such as creams and ointments but to be most effective, the bites nee...

Hi, Sleep is a dynamic and constantly changing state. Just because he slept through so well until your weekend away is not a guarantee that he will...